Helicops carinicaudus is a species of snake in the family Colubridae.

It is endemic to eastern Brazil.

[1][2] Specimens from Colombia are likely mislabeled, probably representing Helicops danieli.

[1] There are two subspecies:[2] The former subspecies Helicops carinicaudus infrataeniatus is now considered a valid species, Helicops infrataeniatus.

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